Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Anthem of the Seas
Star Princess
Gross Tonnage
Anthem of the Seas
168,666 GT
Star Princess
175,500 GT
Length
Anthem of the Seas
348 m
Star Princess
345 m
Beam
Anthem of the Seas
41 m
Star Princess
47 m
Passengers
Anthem of the Seas
4,180
Star Princess
4,300
Crew
Anthem of the Seas
1,500
Star Princess
1,500
Decks
Anthem of the Seas
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Star Princess
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Year Built
Anthem of the Seas
2,015
Star Princess
2,025
Space Ratio
Anthem of the Seas
40.4 GT/pax
Star Princess
40.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Anthem of the Seas
2.79 :1
Star Princess
2.87 :1
| Specification | Anthem of the Seas | Star Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | Princess Cruises |
| Class | Quantum Class | Sphere Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,015 | 2,025Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 168,666 GT | 175,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 348 mWinner | 345 m |
| Beam | 41 m | 47 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,180 | 4,300Winner |
| Crew | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 40.4 GT/pax | 40.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.79:1Winner | 2.87:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9656096 | 9871633 |
Anthem of the Seas
4,180 passengers means tons of activities
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 4,180-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
40 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Star Princess
Built in 2025 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
4,300 passengers means tons of activities
Large 4,300-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
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| Draft | 8.8 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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